January weather forecast
Eldon, IA

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Eldon, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 17.6°F (-8°C) and max 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 30.2°F (-1°C) and a low of 17.6°F (-8°C), January stands out as the coldest month.

Humidity

In Eldon, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 6 days and typically collects 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.84" (123mm) of snow.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Eldon is 9h and 38min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Eldon is January, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year?

Eldon's coldest temperatures are experienced in January, with average high temperatures of 30.2°F (-1°C) and lows of 17.6°F (-8°C).

How cold is January?

In Eldon, in January, the average high-temperature is 30.2°F (-1°C), and the average low-temperature is 17.6°F (-8°C).

What is the average humidity in January?

In Eldon, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6 days and accumulates 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in January?

In Eldon, during January, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 10.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.84" (123mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in January?

In Eldon, in January, during 10.8 snowfall days, 4.84" (123mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Eldon have in January?

The average day length in January is 9h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 4:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:24 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine in Eldon is January, with an average of 4.3h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Eldon have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 4.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Eldon?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in January?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Eldon is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Eldon, IA

Average temperature in January - Eldon, IA
  • Average high temperature in January: 30.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

Average pressure in January
Eldon, IA

Average pressure in January - Eldon, IA
  • Average pressure in January: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
Eldon, IA

Average wind speed in January - Eldon, IA
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in January
Eldon, IA

Average humidity in January - Eldon, IA
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in January
Eldon, IA

Average rainfall in January - Eldon, IA
  • Average rainfall in January: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in January
Eldon, IA

Average rainfall days in January - Eldon, IA
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6 days).

Average snowfall in January
Eldon, IA

Average snowfall in January - Eldon, IA
  • Average snowfall in January: 4.84"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in January
Eldon, IA

Average snowfall days in January - Eldon, IA
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Eldon, IA

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Eldon, IA
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Eldon, IA

Average sunshine days in January - Eldon, IA
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Eldon, IA

Average UV index in January - Eldon, IA
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Eldon, IA

Average cloud cover in January - Eldon, IA
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Eldon, IA

Average visibility in January - Eldon, IA
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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